October 28, 2011
Africa: AEC - Catering to Poor Household Needs in Crisis and Disaster Situations (AfDB)
Vulnerable households cope with difficult times in ways that have adverse consequences on human development, according to a study presented at the "Household Wellbeing and Food… Read more »
October 27, 2011
Africa: Overcoming Barriers to Private Sector Investment in Clean Technology (AfDB)
Smart renewable energy policy could be used to overcome barriers to private sector investment in clean energy in order to secure additional sources of financing. Read more »
Africa: How Foreign Loans and Capital Flight Bled a Continent (AfDB)
The newly-published book was discussed during a side event at the sixth African Economic Conference on Wednesday in Addis-Ababa. The book, jointly authored by two University of… Read more »
Africa: Insuring Small Farmers Against Price and Climate Volatility (AfDB)
Price and weather-indexed insurance schemes may be needed to protected small farmers who are vulnerable to rainfall and temperature volatility, due to climate change, and to… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Industrialization Through Green Growth (AfDB)
The green economy may be in the way of Africa's industrialization even if some of the continent's industries are still grappling with efficient use of energy issues related to… Read more »
Africa: African Governments Urged to Protect Small Farmers (AfDB)
African governments need to implement policies that encourage fair competition to protect small farmers from being exploited by middlemen involved in cash crops trading and… Read more »
Africa: Human Capital Critical to Africa's Structural Transformation (AfDB)
African governments must step up investments in education to build capable human resources that will contribute to sustainable structural transformation of their economies, experts… Read more »
Africa: Mitigating Africa's Vulnerability to Climate Change (AfDB)
The sixth African Economic Conference went into its second day on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, where delegates are focusing on thematic environmental and climate issues affecting… Read more »
October 26, 2011
Africa: Promoting Green Economy for Africa's Structural Transformation (AfDB)
The green economy provides an innovative response framework for the structural transformation of the global economy, which has become inevitable given the global threats and… Read more »
October 25, 2011
Africa: World's Economic Woes Could Harm Africa (AfDB)
Africa's current buoyant economic growth rates could be hit by the continuing economic crisis in the developed world, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more »
Africa: What Will Africa Be Like in 2060? (AfDB)
What does the future hold for Africa in 50 years' time? The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the French Agency for Development (AFD) have been looking far into the future to… Read more »
October 24, 2011
Africa: A New Model for Higher Education in Africa (AfDB)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funds totaling U.S.$ 124.3 million for ground-breaking 'Centers of Excellence' in higher education in Mali, Uganda and Rwanda. Read more »
October 21, 2011
Africa: Africa is 'Land of Opportunity' and Can Help World Return to Growth - AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka
Africa is a land of opportunity and growth said Donald Kaberuka, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in a speech at the G20 meeting in Paris on 21 October 2011 ahead… Read more »
October 19, 2011
Africa: AfDB Supports Carnegie Mellon University's Campus in Rwanda
Participants gathered at the Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda to celebrate a unique tripartite partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Government of Rwanda… Read more »
October 12, 2011
Africa: AfDB to Finance Rehabilitation of Rural Infrastructure in Gabon
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is to finance the rehabilitation of rural infrastructure in Gabon. The Bank's Board of Directors has approved a loan of roughly USD 68.7 million… Read more »
October 18, 2011
Africa: How Can Africa Achieve Green Growth?
How to achieve green growth in Africa will be the central question at the Sixth African Economic Conference (AEC) begins on 25 October 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
October 17, 2011
Africa: Japan Boosts Assistance to Africa By U.S.$ 100 Million Through AfDB
The Japanese government has increased its assistance to private sector projects in Africa through a concessional, or 'soft', loan of JPY 8,440 billion, or approximately U.S.$ 100… Read more »
November 08, 2011
Africa: The Government of Rwanda to Share Its Experience On Post-Conflict Peace-Building (AfDB)
Several Heads of State and Government will participate in a High-Level event on Post-Conflict Peace-building: the Experience of Rwanda, to be held in Kigali on the 8th and 9th of… Read more »
October 16, 2011
Africa: AfDB Marks World Food Day
On 16 and 17 October 2011, the international community will mark two special days that are at the core of the work of the African Development Bank Read more »
October 14, 2011
Africa: Joint Initiative On Job Creation for Youth in Africa (AfDB)
Africa is the youngest region in the world. Youngsters make up more than two thirds of Africa's population, yet they are more likely than adults to be unemployed. In some… Read more »
North Africa: Islamic Banking and Finance in North Africa (AfDB)
In its new publication, Islamic Banking and Finance in North Africa, the African Development Bank assesses the state of Islamic banking in the region and explains why its use has… Read more »
October 11, 2011
Africa: Promoting Gender Equality for Development (AfDB)
The World Bank, in collaboration with the African Development Bank, held a seminar to disseminate the World Bank flagship Report on World Development 2012 Gender Equality and… Read more »
Africa: Helping Africa's Poor to Manage Risks Key to Region's Progress (AfDB)
African countries should enhance the strength and resilience of their poor populations through targeted social safeguards, according to "Assessing Progress in Africa toward the… Read more »
October 07, 2011
Africa: Libya's Post War Challenges - A New AfDB Economic Brief
The impact of the conflict on Libya's economy will have significant ramifications on the country's political and economic reconstruction, according to a new economic brief from the… Read more »
Africa: Valiant Women of Peace (AfDB)
The announcement of today's Nobel Peace Prize winners is an inspiration for women around the world.Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a true source of pride for the African continent, not… Read more »
